27HARDI
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NAVIGATOR 550M, 800M, 1000M CENTRIFUGAL OPERATOR'S MANUAL
4.11 Adding Chemicals
Chemicals can be fi lled into the tank two different ways:
A. Through the tank lid.
B. By using the HARDI
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CHEMICAL FILLER device.
WARNING:
Be careful not to slip or splash chem icals when
carrying chemicals up to the tank lid.
Always use the personal pro tection stated on the
chemical container and as a minimum, always use
gloves, face pro tection shield and coveralls.
A. Filling through the tank lid
The chemicals are fi lled through the tank lid - Note instructions on the
chemical container!
1. Fill the main tank with clean water, allowing space for the addition of
chemicals (See Section 4.2).
2. Make sure the ESC operating unit main on/off switch is in the "Off"
position (See Section 4.8).
3. Turn the top green pressure manifold
handle to the ESC control symbol.
4. Turn the bottom black suction manifold
handle to the Main Tank symbol.
5. Any other manifold valves should be in the "Off" position.
6. Turn the agitation valve (A) (Fig. 17) counter clockwise all the way
out for maximum agitation.
7. Engage the pump and set P.T.O. revolutions to 540 r.p.m. or 1000
r.p.m. (depending on pump model).
8. Add the chemicals through the main tank hole.
9. When the spray liquid is well mixed, it may be sprayed on the crop.
Leave the agitation valve at maximum agitation so the spray liquid is
continuously ag itated while spraying.